Row, row, row your boat

The best way to spend a sunny day in New York? I'll admit, the possibilities are endless, but renting a rowboat from the Central Park Boathouse just might be my new favorite thing to do. Is it touristy? Sure. But incredibly fun? Absolutely. Here are a few photos from my excursion in the Park with Matt. Come on, how else would you have access to these views? Toto, I don't think we're in New York City anymore!

DIY whirly chandeliers

Leave it to CB2 to come up with one of the most creative (and budget-friendly) ideas for a DIY modern chandelier. Simply purchase 18 of their whirly hanging candleholders, 18 LED Smart Tealights, and follow their simple 'how-to' instructions for design. What a fun way to brighten up your home! 

(Photos courtesy of CB2)

'I'm Yours' on the ukulele

My sister sent this over to me as a mid-week treat. If you ask me, this little guy gives Jason Mraz a run for his money. Too cute!

DIY Halloween candy

Leave it to Oprah to provide us with the sweetest Halloween treat: the recipes for seven different types of candy, and so much sugary goodness we can't believe our eyes! The lollipops look like fun, and the Honey Caramel Corn Balls sound too good to be true. But no matter what recipe I decide to make first, I'm fairly confident I'll find plenty of tasters to sample my work! 

(Photos courtesy of O, The Oprah Magazine)

The weekend is here!

Happy weekend dear readers! What do you have planned? There is a chance I may go pumpkin picking — the quintessential fall activity, no? Saturday also marks a very special day: my good friend Shannon's birthday. And while I can't be there in person to celebrate, I am sending birthday wishes from afar! Anyways, here are a few fun posts from around the web to get your weekend started right:

A feathered dress to try. 

A real wedding with a smile booth and a POW! 

Fire and water.

An iPhone launched into space!

A colorful collection of teapots.

Who loves metallic?

High heels: Spinal Tap!

Why Patricia Clarkson and Stanley Tucci are great. 

Cute dogs. 

A breathtaking dinner party (and sunset)! 

(Photo by Steven Coen via Flickr)

Straight No Chaser goes viral

Watch the video above and admit that I'm right: a cappella music is it. Just listen to the perfect harmonies of Straight No Chaser, an all-male a cappella group that got it's start at Indiana University in 1996. Fast forward a decade(+), factor in the endless possibilities of the internet, and success! This group has gone viral. Better yet, they're currently on a national tour. Tickets please!

The perks of being a puppy

No, there isn't any snow in New York just yet, but how cute is this puppy living it up in all the white, fluffy goodness that surrounds him? This little guy is too adorable for words. 

(Photos courtesy of Blooming Leopold)